I'm looking for a less expensive source for rear tie rods and sway bar end links to eliminate the rear end squeeks on my S-Type. I've printed Rick's (Joyce's Jag) post showing how to replace these items. Thanks Rick!

On Ebay there are several parts suppliers that show the rear tie rods at a good price and say they fit the 2003 but I think it's only for the early production cars. Has anybody tried these on a 2003-2009 car? How about the Lincoln LS parts? They fit 2000-2006 and look just like the picture in Rick's post.

Anybody? Bueller? Thanks for your input.

 

Nobody has bought any rear suspension parts or bushings except from the dealer? Man you guys must have money to burn!

Nobody has tried any Lincoln LS parts either? Looks like I may be the first...............

 

I am not sure that the preface MY (1999 Euro) 2000~2002 are interchangable with post face. Would be a good question for a tech, maybe Brutal(?).

I saw the ebay ones as well but at www.motorcarsltd.com prices, I decided to go with an aftermarket company that I trust.

Oh and remember, "you can't do that" adage.

 

I bought a set from Rock Auto that I haven't installed. they cost me 39.00 each plus shipping. My local BAP has them for $51.00 plus tax. They are made by Lemforder. The Rock Autos are made by AC Delco

I have an extra set if you want them. Let me know which you want.


I almost never buy anything from the dealer.

 

I found sway bar and steering tie rod end on theautopartsshop.com. It's from backarnley and fitment note is given below the part with all additional detail about the part.
2003 Jaguar S Type Suspension Stabilizer Bar Link - BeckArnley - TheAutoPartsShop - TheAutoPartsShop
2003 Jaguar S Type Tie Rod End - Mevotech, BeckArnley - TheAutoPartsShop - TheAutoPartsShop

 

The sway bar links (stabelizer links) look pretty EZ to find and don't cost that much. I'm more concerned about the rear tie rods. They are expensive and there seems to be a difference between the 2000-2003 (early) and the 2003 (late) thru 2009 S-types so the aftermarket suppliers don't seem to have the later model parts unless they are at the much more expensive price.